Wow! Thanks for that Duffy! That thought actually crossed my mind but can you get the pan out without pulling the engine? (Would be easy enough for me to find out but  just asking anyway. . . )      Andy

Note to Zed. . . No oil of any kind coming from the tube that delivers oil to the cam.

17 minutes ago, ToolBoy said:

         I will use a combination of all the coaching you guys have given me to prime the system but I'm gonna  install a new oil pump just the same. As I have no certainty about the state of this engine, any parts that I know are "new" will give me a little peace.

There's a procedure in the FSM for determining oil pump wear.  

Take the oil sprayer bar off and spray it liberally with brake cleaner until it pores out the holes.  Then at least you will know it is not clogged up and preventing oil from being spayed on the cam.

Excellent. . . Will do. Thx.

1 hour ago, ToolBoy said:

Wow! Thanks for that Duffy! That thought actually crossed my mind but can you get the pan out without pulling the engine? (Would be easy enough for me to find out but  just asking anyway. . . )      Andy

You can pull the pan without pulling the motor.  

1 hour ago, ToolBoy said:

 I don't really want a 260 engine

It's just a 240Z engine that's been "stroked".  The first Z "stroker" engine.

Use a torch tip file to clean the small holes in the tube. The crankshaft will have to be turned as you slide the pan back and down. Pull the spark plugs to allow the engine to turn over easier.

thx!!

I would not go back from the L26 block to the L24. More cubic inches is better in my opinion

Hey Patcon,  My understanding is that the stroke was slightly lengthened but the bore didn't change. Also slightly more torque but less horsepower. If I was all about power I'd go to the fuel injected L28 but I'm more interested in re-creating the Z I had when I was a kid. Thanks tho. . .  

Hey Zed Head! Do I have that right??